Paediatric Asthma

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Sumadiono
Dept of Pediatric
Fac of Medicine UGM

What is Asthma?

A chronic inflammatory disorder of the

airways
It is treatable, but not yet curable
It is not the same as allergies, but
allergies MAY cause asthma
Not contagious
Can be life-threatening!

The Impact of Asthma

Night cough, disturbed nights

Restriction in activity / exercise

Increased school absences

Effect on physical, psychological and social

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Asthma Triggers

Infections (eg colds and

viruses)

Smoke

Exercise

Pollens/moulds

Differential Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Asthma Medications

Common Asthma Triggers

Allergens

Irritants

Molds

Secondhand

Dust

smoke
Strong odors
Ozone
Chemicals/cleaning
compounds

Animals
Pollen
Food
Pests

(cockroaches)

Other asthma triggers

Viral respiratory infections
colds
flu
often worse at night after lying down

Exercise
Changes in weather
cold air

wind
humidity

Other Indoor Triggers:

Household Products

Vapors from cleaning

solvents (non-water
based), paint, liquid
bleach, mothballs, glue
Spray deodorants,
perfume
bleach, pesticides,
oven cleaners, drain
openers, aerosol spray
products

Review of Actions to Control

Asthma

Make sure everyone with asthma has a

Asthma Action Plan
Be aware of medicines used to treat
asthma and have emergency contact
numbers in case of asthma episodes
Control the environment to prevent
triggers: dust, pests, mold,
secondhand smoke, strong odors and
cleaning solvents